The dance season ahead may look a little different for everyone this year. Setting numbers may take some creativity, yes, but it doesn’t mean it has to be boring or can’t be done. Time to turn it into a positive...
Rehearsal time is precious for every choreographer. Nothing is worse than walking out of a weekend rehearsal only to feel like you’ve accomplished nothing and wasted everyone’s time. If your process is to choreograph in-studio and the day doesn’t go …
To be an effective dance studio owner you need to have effective leadership skills through effective relationships.
The basics aren’t so basic anymore. Somewhere along the line, many young dancers have been showcasing a lack of knowledge for the fundamentals to which many other building blocks are added upon.....
Yes this is an old saying, BUT most people hear or read this but most do not really apply this fact in life. Check out these great tips that you can apply at your studio right away
Let’s be honest. Keeping our students and their parents happy is essential to creating and maintaining a flourishing dance studio business. In order to thrive in an industry where your competition is virtually a few doors down, it’s difficult to …
As we set out to start another season and enjoy the last bits of summer, now is a great time to sit back and reflect on what your studio goals are for the upcoming year. Whether you are a brand …
Progress is an evolution. Like evolution, it takes time to develop, morph, transition, transform and grow. It might be a harder concept to parlay for students these days with instant gratification being so readily accessible at one’s finger tips....
In June we celebrated our 36th year as studio owners and we gave pause and reflected on the journey we have taken. It dawned on us that each year was like the chapter in a great book. This book has …
Often times we see pieces and wonder what sets them apart from others. What gives them that magical, slight edge of polished nuance compared to others? I often harp on the notion with my dancers that it really is not …
It can be a tough pill to swallow when a student who has been with you for quite some time decides to leave your dance studio. On the other hand, it can also feel like a huge relief when that …
Summer will soon be over but now is the time to get super organized by establishing a plan. Prioritize your list, set a date with yourself and identify your motivation. Then all you have to do is follow these easy …
Bringing in master classes, workshops or guest choreographers for your students can be a wonderful experience for a number of reasons. While the in-house faculty you hand select should be a group of teachers who consistently challenge your students, raise …
As dance teachers, we are often thinking about our choreography, our warm-ups and our across the floor and center combos before the day’s classes commence. Over the course of a season we exhaust ourselves trying to be creative and think …
Time, time, time is on my side. Yes it is! Rolling Stones There are times when we can learn a lot from the lyrics of a song. Time is on your side when you are faced with a situation that …
Those with the calling, talent & patience to teach dance to toddlers will tell you it requires a skill set all its own. A special, dedicated subgroup of dance teachers, the knowledge and training necessary to teach these little's while …
